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Posted on 25/03/08 6:22:02 PM |
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Mister Jon
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A New Computer?
Since I got Photoshop a few weeks ago, I found myself liking it more and more. Right now I have a laptop. I would like to get a desktop as my main computer. Any recommendations for an off-the-shelf computer? I do the usual internet surfing, email, etc. I don't play any games right now but I might later on. My main purpose for this desktop computer would be Photoshop. I do know how to build computers but I don't want the headache of doing that. I'm looking at spending $1000 or less. |
Posted on 27/03/08 05:35:58 AM |
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vibeke
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Re: A New Computer?
Always with computers, spend as much as you can afford. Get as much ram as possible, and if you are going for Vista, double that. A fast processor, and a large hard drive. Once you star using Photoshop, you will also want to start taking your photos in RAW, and your space requirements will just grow. A GOOD screen, at least 20inch. Sorry did I just blow your budget? Guess that depends on where you live. |
Posted on 27/03/08 3:34:38 PM |
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Mister Jon
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Re: A New Computer?
The laptop I use now for Photoshop has 2GB of memory, a 160 GB hard drive, and a dual-core Intel processor(1.73GHZ I think). I can't complain about the speed of it....seems very fast and responsive. It's been a little while since I've looked around at desktop computers but if I remember correctly, I can get a real nice system for about $1000, and that would include a 22 inch LCD. That was maybe back in January....prices have probably dropped a little. Ideally I would like to get a 24 inch monitor. The last computer I built had one of those and it was jaw-dropping. |
Posted on 27/03/08 6:27:32 PM |
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vibeke
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Re: A New Computer?
2GB of Ram is fine for Photoshop, but if you get Vista you will need 4GB. |
Posted on 28/03/08 3:40:53 PM |
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Steve Caplin
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Re: A New Computer?
Of course, for a couple of hundred more you could get a shiny new iMac... |
Posted on 28/03/08 4:47:48 PM |
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Mister Jon
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Re: A New Computer?
For the price of an iMac, I can get a new computer and a digital camera. |
Posted on 26/04/08 04:35:12 AM |
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MISH
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A New Computer?
hi there..what are the advantages of using a mac pc to do your work in photoshop?? |